‘Optional celibacy’ priest loses human rights complaint against Spain

The case concerned the decision not to renew of the contract of a priest, who was married with five children, to teach Catholic religion and morals, following the publication of an article disclosing his membership of the ‘Movement for Optional Celibacy.’

New report raises concerns about Andorra’s fight against money laundering

Today’s report from the Council of Europe’s MONEYVAL Committee calls on Andorra to improve measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Jagland: Europe must not move backwards on LGBT rights

The Secretary General marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia with an encouragement to national authorities to fight homophobia and transphobia and ensure the rights and participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

CIA ‘secret rendition’ complaint set for court hearing

On 16 May, human rights judges will consider arguments brought by Khaled El-Masri, who complains that he was snatched by CIA agents, shipped to Afghanistan and ill-treated due to his alleged terrorist links.

Court rejects UK gang shooting human rights complaint

Judges have rejected a human rights complaint brought by three British men, convicted of the cross-fire killing of two Birmingham girls in a New Year gang shoot-out.